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IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Let Tax Professionals Pay Business Clients' Taxes
Authorized tax professionals can now make full or partial balance, amended return, proposed assessment and federal tax deposit payments for business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS says.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet IRSTax Pro Accounttax professionalsbusiness clientsfederal tax depositFrank J. Bisignanoonline tax paymentsonline services
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IRS Warns Tax Professionals: 15 Days Left Before FIRE System Retires
The IRS says the FIRE System retires in 15 days, with two deadlines remaining for transmitter control code changes and information return filing before IRIS becomes the sole e-filing system in January 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegal IRSFIRE SystemIRISInformation Returns Intake SystemTransmitter Control Codestax professionalse-filing
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IRS Releases Updated Publication 1345 for Authorized e-file Providers
IRS publishes revised Publication 1345 for authorized e-file providers, adding secure APIs for real-time EFIN validation and VCN registration, updated NIST guidance and Executive Order 14247 references.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegal IRSPublication 1345e-fileEFIN validationVCN registrationExecutive Order 14247tax software developers
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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Guard Online Account Credentials and Request an IP PIN
Taxpayers planning to file early in 2027 should request an Identity Protection PIN before the online system closes for annual maintenance in mid-November.
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IRS Warns Tax Professionals: 30 Days Left Before FIRE System Retires
The IRS says the FIRE System's final filing deadline is 30 days away, with test returns due November 1 and all information returns due November 19 before IRIS takes over in 2027.
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IRS Announces Tax Professional Awareness Week for 2027 Filing Season
The week beginning Oct. 19 will feature webinars, instructional videos and tax tips aimed at helping preparers file accurate returns and protect taxpayer information.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation IRSTax Professional Awareness WeekFrank J. Bisignano2027 filing seasontax professionalsForm 8867Tax Pro AccountTaxpayer Advocate Service
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IRS Begins Automatic Refunds for Adoption Tax Credit Carryforward
More than 50,000 taxpayers will get the refunds automatically, with most expected to be processed by the end of the year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesLegal IRSAdoption Tax CreditTax RefundsWorking Families Tax CutsFrank J. BisignanoTax Year 2025TaxpayersTreasury Department
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IRS Waives Dyed Diesel Penalties Nationwide Through December 31
The relief, retroactive to October 1, follows President Trump's October 5 executive order and suspends federal collection and enforcement, but does not affect state fuel taxes.
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IRS Says It Helped Set Up UK Whistleblower Reward Scheme
HMRC's Strengthened Reward Scheme launched in November 2025 to target tax avoidance and evasion by the wealthiest individuals and largest businesses.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAUnited KingdomEconomyFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets IRSHMRCWhistleblower OfficeStrengthened Reward Schemetax evasioncross-border compliancewhistleblower awardFrank J. BisignanoJP Marks
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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Strengthen Online Security During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
IRS marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month by urging taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses to use strong passwords, multifactor authentication and secure networks to protect tax data from scammers.
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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Strengthen Online Security During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
IRS marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month by urging taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses to adopt simple habits like strong passwords, multifactor authentication and scam vigilance to protect tax data.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues IRSCybersecurity Awareness Monthtax scamsidentity theftFrank J. BisignanoCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencyphishing
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
The IRS is recruiting volunteers and community partners for its VITA and TCE free tax preparation programs ahead of the upcoming filing season, with sign-ups encouraged from October through January.
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
IRS calls for VITA and TCE volunteers and community partners ahead of the filing season, citing 84,500 volunteers who filed nearly 2.9 million free returns in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues IRSVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanotax preparationvolunteerscommunity partners
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
The IRS is recruiting volunteers and community partners for its VITA and TCE free tax preparation programs ahead of the upcoming filing season, with sign-ups encouraged from October through January.
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IRS Reminds E-File Providers to Complete Annual Self-Certification and Register Website URLs
IRS tells authorized e-file providers and EROs that annual self-certification opens October 1, 2026, and that websites handling taxpayer data must be registered on their e-file Application.
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IRS Extends Tax Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Conflict in Israel to Sept. 30, 2027
IRS postpones filing and payment deadlines to Sept. 30, 2027, for eligible individuals and businesses in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines to Sept. 30, 2027 for Taxpayers Affected by Conflict in Israel
IRS postpones filing and payment deadlines to Sept. 30, 2027 for eligible individuals and businesses in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastLegal IRSIsraeltax reliefNotice 2026-63West BankGazatax filing deadline
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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Four-Year Installment Payments on Farmland Sale Gains
Proposed regulations would let eligible taxpayers who sell qualifying farmland to active farmers pay tax on the gain in four equal annual installments, with comments due Nov. 30, 2026.
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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Four-Year Installment Tax Payments on Farmland Sales
Proposed regulations would let eligible sellers of qualifying farmland to active farmers pay tax on the gain in four equal annual installments, with comments due Nov. 30, 2026.
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IRS Launches New Mobile App, Replacing IRS2Go With Secure Account Access
The IRS launched a new mobile app replacing IRS2Go, adding secure sign-in for refund checks, payments, notices, transcripts and IP PINs, with more features planned over time.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomySocial Issues IRSIRS mobile appIRS2GoFrank J. BisignanoIndividual Online AccountIdentity Protection PINtaxpayers
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IRS Launches New Mobile App, Replacing IRS2Go With Expanded Account Access
The IRS has launched a new mobile app replacing IRS2Go, adding secure sign-in and selected Individual Online Account services like refund status, payments, notices and IP PIN access.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomy IRSIRS mobile appIRS2GoFrank J. BisignanoIndividual Online AccountIdentity Protection PINtaxpayers
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IRS Wraps Up 2026 Nationwide Tax Forums With Nearly 13,000 Attendees
The IRS closed its five 2026 Tax Forums in San Diego with nearly 13,000 attendees, resolving 1,165 cases and covering AI, digital assets and Working Families Tax Cuts provisions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation IRSNationwide Tax ForumsFrank J. BisignanoTaxpayer Advocate ServiceWorking Families Tax CutsTax ProfessionalsSan Diego
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IRS Wraps Up 2026 Nationwide Tax Forums With Nearly 13,000 Attendees
The IRS closed its five-city 2026 Tax Forums in San Diego with nearly 13,000 attendees, resolving 1,165 cases and covering AI, digital assets and Working Families Tax Cuts provisions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation IRSNationwide Tax ForumsFrank J. BisignanoTaxpayer Advocate ServiceWorking Families Tax CutsTax professionalsSan Diego
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IRS Warns Tax Professionals: 60 Days Left Before FIRE System Retirement
The IRS says its FIRE filing system retires in 60 days, with three deadlines in November 2026 and IRIS becoming the only electronic filing system for information returns from January 2027.
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IRS Warns Tribal Communities of Fake "Tribal Tax Credit" Schemes
IRS warns taxpayers and tribal communities about promoters selling nonexistent "Tribal Tax Credits," which can lead to civil and criminal penalties for those who claim them.
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IRS Warns Tribal Communities of Fake "Tribal Tax Credit" Schemes
IRS warns taxpayers and tribal communities about promoters selling nonexistent "Tribal Tax Credits," which can't reduce federal tax bills or generate refunds and may trigger civil and criminal penalties.
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IRS and Security Summit Warn Tax Pros to Stay Vigilant Against Identity Theft
IRS and Security Summit partners close the "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" series with a warning that tax professionals remain prime targets for identity thieves and a reminder to report breaches fast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues IRSSecurity Summitidentity thefttax professionalsphishingFrank J. BisignanoIdentity Protection PIN
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IRS and Security Summit Warn Tax Pros to Stay Vigilant Against Identity Theft
IRS and Security Summit partners close their five-week "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" series with a warning that tax professionals remain prime targets for identity thieves.
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IRS Extends Drought Tax Relief for Farmers and Ranchers in 49 States
IRS Notice 2026-54 extends livestock replacement deadlines for drought-hit farmers and ranchers across 49 states, letting them defer tax on forced sales of breeding, dairy and draft animals.
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IRS Extends Drought Tax Relief for Farmers and Ranchers in 49 States
IRS Notice 2026-54 extends the livestock replacement period for farmers and ranchers in 49 states and other regions hit by drought, letting them defer tax on forced sales.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentLegal IRSdrought tax relieffarmers and rancherslivestock replacement periodNotice 2026-54Frank J. Bisignanocapital gains deferral